Human
Sexuality
PSY 134 Online
Access is restricted to registered students.
Log on instructions will be included on the on-campus orientation handout.
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Human Sexuality PSY 134 Online |
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Access is restricted to registered students. Log on instructions will be included on the on-campus orientation handout. |
The Course for Spring 2008:
* note that this online course has a on-campus orientation
(On-campus orientation Sat., 1/26, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in Room F508)
This course uses the online program "Blackboard" as a "virtual classroom." Instead of coming to on-campus classes, the course is held online and can be assessed anytime day or night from anywhere. The only on-campus meetings are an orientation and two exams (see below). The online classroom experience is based on a printed textbook (see below) and online course content.
The course includes the following:
1. Online learning objectives, PowerPoint lectures, and chapter glossaries
2. Online audio flashcards and crossword puzzles for reviewing terms and information
3. CD presentations and videos
4. Online quizzes (both open-book and timed, closed-book)
5. Two exams (can be taken online or on-campus)
6. Posted online discussions with both the instructor and other students about subject content
7. Writing Assignments: Web site reports or InfoTrac research exercise (with instructor feedback)
8. Optional online student presentations (posted for all in the class to view)
9. Complete and detailed online student progress records that are constantly updated throughout the course
The Text Bundle (you must get the specific bundle below):
Our Sexuality (10th Edition) Crooks & Baur, Wadsworth 2008
bundled with WebTutor Access Code Card for Blackboard. and InfoTrac
* make sure you get the correct bundle for section 1674 - cost is reduced in the bundle - used texts will not be complete
* You can order online from the campus bookstore - see college home page.
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Chapter Topics in the Course (grouped by week) |
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1. Perspectives on Sexuality 2. Sex Research: Methods and Problems |
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3. Gender Roles |
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4. Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology |
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5. Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology |
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6. Sexual Arousal and Response |
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7. Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships8. Sexual Behaviors |
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9. Sexual Orientations |
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10. Contraception |
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11. Conceiving Children: Process and Choice |
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12. Sexuality During Childhood and Adolescence |
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13. Sexuality and Adult Years |
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15. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 16. Atypical Sexual Behavior |
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17. Sexual Coersion |
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18. Sex for Sale |
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Grading:
Your final grade will be based on:
- scores from all online open and closed book quizzes (weekly deadline)
- quality and quantity of participation in online discussions (weekly deadlines)
- written reports (weekly deadlines)
- scores on two closed-book exams
- optional written InfoTrac exercises (1 per chapter)
- optional online presentations
Important Considerations:
This course demands independent learning, self-discipline, and TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
* Time:
Online work can be done anytime (24/7), but there are weekly deadlines and the above mention 3 on-campus meetings.
Plan to devote much more time to it than you do a lecture class:
A lecture class meets 3 hours per week with at least an additional 3 - 6 hours of homework per week.
Plan on spending an equivalent amount on this class.
There are weekly quizzes, discussion posts, and writing assignments.
* This course demands that you already possess good computer knowledge and skills.
* Good writing skills are essential.
* Click here College Online information, FAQs, etc: http://www.gcccd.net/online/